Read Online The Sacrifice (The Alexandra Denton Chronicles Book 4) by Amanda K. Dudley-Penn - Free Book Online

alone.”
                  I had to fight hard to keep from rolling my eyes as my face reddened in anger and annoyance, “Ky, I’m doing this alone,” I said, stubbornly as his face darkened.  He was angry.  I see that but for once I didn’t give in, “Besides, I’m sure Semarias will be near.”
                  His eyes narrowed as he gritted his teeth, “Of course, he will,” he said angrily and turned before stomping back into the house.  I groaned.  Ky’s jealousy was beginning to be too much. 
                  My father stared at me for a few moments, “I didn’t mean to cause trouble between you and Ky.”
                  I shook my head, “Don’t worry, Daddy.  You didn’t,” I said with a sigh, “The trouble was there long before you asked me for this favor.”
                  My father hugged me and then, I walked into the house to retrieve my keys, “I might as well get this over with.
    “Tell Matt I’m on my way to pick him up,” I said to my dad.  I glanced at Ky who was seething in the corner and then, bit my tongue before I said something that I’d regret.  Instead, I turned and exited the house to change my brother’s life forever.
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                  Matt lived in the country in a white farm house surrounded by land passed down for generations and generations.  He was a farm boy often tanned even though his skin was already a little darker than mine.  His hair was brown as was his eyes.  Still there was something in the shape of his cheekbones and chin that proved that we were related.  He was taller than me but so were my other brothers.  His shoulders and chest were broad and his hands were already calloused from working the fields.  He was already a hard worker at fourteen which made me proud because I realized his work ethic was strong and that was something that I believed made things better for all of those around him.
                  Matt grinned as I walked into his house.  Thankfully, he had remembered me from when we were small and they were all good memories.  He had quickly developed a bond with me and I secretly hoped that would help me with what I needed to tell him. 
                  “Alex,” he said, grinning widely, “You said, you wanted to go for a hike with me?”
                  “Well, I didn’t want to go alone,” I said, matching his grin, “I thought you might enjoy it.  Was I wrong?”
                  “Far from it,” he said, excited, “I love to hike.”
                  “Great,” I said with a laugh, “Are you ready to go?”
                  He nodded as we bid his mother good-bye and got into the car.  I jumped when I turned on the radio.  My favorite band, World Famous Johnsons were blaring out of the speakers.  I listened to it to calm my nerves on the way to his house and had forgotten to turn it off.  I quickly went to turn it down but Matt clasped my hand. 
                  “This is Sunshine Baby,” he said, grinning, “One of my favorites.”
                  I sighed relieved, “You like them?”
                  “They’re awesome,” he said, laughing. 
                  “You have good taste,” I said with a grin as I began to drive.  Thankfully, Matt sang most of our drive to the park.  When I pulled into the parking lot he frowned. 
                  “There is a trail here?” He asked, frowning. 
                  “There are a few,” I said, raising my brow, “Though most people don’t hike here anymore.”
                  “You’re not most people though, right?” He asked laughing again. 
                  “You have no idea,” I said, though he would very soon. 
                  We got out, taking the backpack I had with me and walked to